HidalGo Bistro

Support a small business for sure. Go drop off your car at Santa Fe Car wash and then stop in here…read morefor some good food! My husband said they were good and guess what, affordable!! Service was good the guy was nice and made the food fast. We will come back.

Burritos & Wings here are SOOO good! Super kind and…read morewelcoming family run shop -- so glad I took our mechanics advice and went here. A food gem in Vista!

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Located on the far right hand side of the plaza.

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Epic Wings

2.5(255 reviews)

0.9 mi

A great spot to grab some wings for the teens! The flavor is always delicious, not dry, and there's…read moreplenty of sauce, which I really appreciate. My only issue is the customer service; it seems like everyone looks a bit unhappy and often has a not-so-great attitude.

I love epic wings and had a craving for them last week on 7/24. I had a long day of traveling and…read morejust wanted to satisfy my craving. I walk in to teens running the place who weren't very welcoming at all. Customer service was extremely dry and what grossed me out was how DIRTY the containers were where the drink lids are placed... the place already looks so outdated keeping it clean would be nice. Only good thing I have to say is THANK YOU to the cook in the back making yummy wings! Management train your 2 girl cashiers to be more welcoming to customers. Customer service and a smile goes a long way. Bathroom was clean and parking is good too.

11.13.22 1st Time Here

Hairy cheesy fries

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bb.q Chicken Vista

3.6(112 reviews)

2.2 mi

We were actually in the neighborhood in vista and saw bbq chicken on yelp so we ordered several…read moreitems for pickup. We normally go to Sorrento valley. The service was good and it's smaller than the other place but nice inside. Always like their chicken. My daughter enjoyed all of them from the hospital. Would definitely go back.

Finally got to try out BB.Q Chicken Vista…read more Located in a strip mall with banks, and other businesses, so there is some parking. Depending on the time of day and if the high school is getting out it can be pretty crowded to get in and out and park. The ambiance is ok, lots of pictures of their food, and a large TV playing people walking around. The place is clean, nice Tile floor, tables look inviting. There are probably 10-12 tables inside and a few outside. The doors were open so it was a little cold in there. They have a rewards program and an an app. You get 7000 points just for signing up. (Basically a free Soda). Joanna was super friendly, nice, and brought all of our food as soon as it was ready. She made sure we were all set. There is a paper menu you can look at, but there also have 3 monitors displaying the large menu. You can wait to talk to someone to order, or you can use the giant iPad to order yourself for takeout or dine in. There are quite a few choices for food. But the star are their wings. You can pick boneless or with bone, and for the qty they offer these sizes - small, medium, or large. They have several flavors to choose from. We tried the soy garlic, and they were delicious. Looking forward to try honey garlic and cheesling next. We tried the cheesling french fries, some kind of cheese powder, that is pretty tasty. Yum. My main course was the chicken fried rice, packed with umami, and very good. Nicely prepared. It was warm, delicious, and hit the spot. We also tried the fried dumplings, they were crispy, crunchy, also tasty. Definitely good food, and friendly service, so I am looking forward to go back to try other items for sure.

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Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern & Grill

4.3(1.4k reviews)

0.8 mi

First time here on a Saturday night and it was great!…read more We tried a beer and a seltzer - both crisp, cold, and refreshing. Blueberry and the raspberry lemonade - perfect on a hot day. Great flavor and so smooth. Food was really great - our table ordered the Buffalo chicken dip (huge portion of chips and the dip was delicious) for an appetizer- I think it arrived in three minutes. Carne asada tacos, fries and farmhouse salad with chicken and the beef sandwich were all super tasty. We had to try a dessert and it was hard to pick just one as they all sounded so good - landed on the apple crisp and it was perfect and the best warm caramel sauce. Food is fresh, good quality and everything was great. Service for drinks was the fastest I've ever encountered in any restaurant- seriously! For as large as this place is, they have it running like a machine with food runners and wait staff choreographed perfectly. It's also a neat atmosphere, lots of tables, full bar and good vibe. We enjoyed our meal and overall experience. Highly recommend.

Loved this brewery! The ambience was super cute and there were lots of tables so seating was not an…read moreissue. It's an indoor outdoor setup so it can accommodate all types of weather. The staff is super nice and helpful too. The beers were super flavorful- my PBJ blonde ale was very reminiscent of a PBJ! They are known for their stouts and they were also a crowd favorite. While flavorful they are filling too and felt like a dessert. The nachos were incredible! Definitely a shareable item as these were loaded will all the fixings and was a great dish. Can't wait to come back.

Poutines with tater tots

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Dragonfruit margarita

Wingstop

3.0(370 reviews)

1.2 mi

My order was wrong but it's understandable as it was during FIFA World Cup and they were very busy…read more I called and Kingston went above and beyond to fix the issue. Been coming here for a year and food is always excellent. Highly recommend eating here. Thank you once again

Did a phone in order.... 1st-only 2 people working …read more.. waited an extra 10 mins before telling them I was there for a pick up order 2- paid cash register was short received $9 back in quarters 3- got home all 4 flavors were thrown in one box when normal they divide them 2/2 So now my hot honey tastes like lemon pepper hot honey which is gross and the Korean bbq smooshed at the bottom all soggy mixed in with the garlic parm 4- fries were cold and old looked like someone was snacking on them before bagging them Not a good experience today and I order here frequently but to say the least it's been declining lately ...

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Best Pizza & Brew Vista

4.6(591 reviews)

0.8 mi

every tim i go in there about 2 times a week i love the services that me and my cowork get from…read morejeff that man is amazing and on point with my mango v=cart beer with oranges this guy is the reason we keep coming back not to say they way he is with all his guest treats us like family thank you for everything jeff yourock dont change

Wings, salads and pizza are a legit 10/10 Customer service…read moreis also a 10/10 Shout out Alexis for assisting. This place dominates!

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Moe’s Giant Pizza

4.6(93 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great Pizza ! We came here to pick up pizzas for a large party. They were great , we did the order…read morea bit last minute and they were able to accommodate . We got the giants pizzas and they did not disappoint. Super great great service friendly staff.

Would not buy from them again. The pizza was average. We ended up eating one slice of our large…read morepizza and threw the rest away.

Garlic Bread

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Jackson’s Sports Bar & Grill

4.6(84 reviews)

0.3 mi

I'd rather give this place 4.5 starts because of the limited drink / tap menu, but it wasn't an…read moreoption, so I'll go with all the stars because I like them and their service! The Great: Loved the service The Good: The food was really good as were the prices. The Bad: Beer & Wine only The Ugly: limited tap selection.

So good!!!! We…read moreordered: Philly cheesesteak- fresh bread and the meat was so good. Chicken sandwich lettuce wrapped. So good!!!! This place is a gem fresh food good drinks. Great service!!!!! We will be back with friends. Check it out you won't be disappointed.

Philly cheese steak with fries it was awesomePhilly cheese steak with fries it was awesome

Patty melt with onion rings wife totally enjoyed it

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Islands Restaurant

3.5(367 reviews)

1.3 mi

Loved the Cobb salad! The fresh ingredients tasted so amazing that I added blue cheese dressing and…read moreit was sooooo good!! The best crunch is with each bite!! I also had the chicken tortilla soup with chips! The service was perfect and very pleasant!!

I honestly really like Islands. Some of the menu prices feel a bit steep, and the fries are pretty…read moremediocre, but the burgers are consistently delicious. We stopped by during happy hour, and the experience was just okay. When we walked in, the restaurant was only about 20% full, very quite atmosphere. There was one couple ahead of us waiting to be seated, but there was no host in sight. After a minute or two, the host came out, seated the couple, looked back at us, said, "I'll be right back," and disappeared for another 5-10 minutes. Considering how empty the restaurant was, the wait and lack of urgency felt a little odd. When she finally returned, there was no apology, just a quick "follow me." Overall, she came across as pretty unfriendly. Our server was attentive and checked on us several times, but he also seemed rushed and wasn't very personable. The happy hour menu was also a bit disappointing. Even with the discounts, the prices still felt fairly high. One thing we did appreciate was that the beer we originally ordered wasn't available, and they offered us a comparable replacement at the same price without any hassle. As for the food, the burgers were excellent, just like we expected. Unfortunately, the fries came out cold, which was disappointing. Overall, this location was surprisingly quiet, so the mediocre service didn't really make sense. For the prices they charge, I expected a more welcoming experience. I'd still come back for the burgers, but I hope the service becomes a little more consistent.

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Belching Beaver Pub 980

4.4(701 reviews)

3.4 mi

Great experience, fun and chill vibes and amazing food…read more Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon after some errands. Tried a flight of a few beers and ordered wings (Buffalo was perfect, not too saucy) and carne asada fries (great blend of cheeses, generous meat portion and pico) - all were delicious Such a cool place, plenty of tv's, games and seating. We will be back!

Great atmosphere, beer options, and food! My friends and I love to come here for trivia night…read more Really great way to connect with friends and/or meet new friends. Really easy to order inside and receive a text when your food is ready. I like to switch it up with different food options but one of my favorites is the Huli Huli chicken sandwich. Just a great size, wonderfully flavorful, and filling.

Pool table

Pretzel bites

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7 months ago

Come try this family owned restaurant! I had the shrimp Alfredo and it was to die for. The service was welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be coming back again. Everything was soooooo delicious!! read more

Noah N.

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4 months ago

Honestly one of the best food spots I have had in a very long time you can tell it is made with care and even have their own recipe for mashed potatoes it is absolutely phenomenal read more

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